Launch report · LG
LG Optimus G: The Snapdragon S4 Pro flagship that spawned the Nexus 4.
SpecEagle Editorial·Nov 2012·$550·Score 60/100
LG Optimus G was the first phone with Qualcomm's quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro and provided the hardware foundation for Google's beloved Nexus 4. Its glittering glass back and fast silicon marked LG's serious entry into the flagship race.
Key specs at launch
Display
4.7" WXGA True HD IPS
Chipset
Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
RAM
2 GB
Storage
32 GB
Battery
2100 mAh
Main camera
13 MP / 8 MP
Weight
145 g
What stands out
- First Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core flagship
- Hardware basis for the Nexus 4
- Striking glass Crystal Reflection back
What to watch
- Optimus UI dated
- Small 2100 mAh battery
- Low-res selfie cam